The Story Behind The Painkiller
The Painkiller was first made in the British Virgin Islands with Pusser’s Navy Rum. You may notice it on menus with the numbers #2, #3, and #4 after its name; that indicates how many ounces of rum are used.
It’s essentially a boozier Piña Colada, and is sure to drown any and all sorrows. The Painkiller is one of the 50 most popular cocktails in the world. To discover the other 49, check out the full list.
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Grapefruit Daiquiri Recipe:
We made a few different cocktails this week but our favorite was this Grapefruit Daiquiri with a little bit of agave syrup to give it some depth.
The Dirty Banana Recipe:
This boozy frozen cocktail is a fan favorite across the Caribbean islands made with a hefty amount of rum, coffee liqueur, and bananas.
The Donga Punch:
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Tiramisu Tini:
This holiday season, press pause on to the Espresso Martini and give the Tiramisu Tini a try. Check out the recipe here!
The Queen’s Park Swizzle:
Named after the Prohibition-era Queen's Park Hotel, the Queen's Park Swizzle is, at its base, a reimagined Daiquiri or Mojito.
